Yeah yeah, we all know exercise is healthy. So what’s the point of telling me again how healthy it is for me. Well… the point is you probably don’t know the level of exercise you need to avoid bein...
Summer. For most, it's the season we spend all winter looking forward to. The joys of spending time outside, enjoying the sun and cracking open a cold one. But for up to 1 in 5 Brits it can also ma...
THIS WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT GETTING ENOUGH VITAMIN D
THIS WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT GETTING ENOUGH VITAMIN D The sun is out again 😊, and the summer is well and truly here! All our cells are dancing with joy as they get extra doses of vit...
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF THE MICROSCOPIC WORLD AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
"The most recent studies now even state that humans are made up of on average around 30 trillion human cells and 39 trillion bacteria" Here at Tonic, we love the power of the n...
COLD THERAPY: WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT TRENDING?
As you might imagine, our team here at Tonic Health frequently hears various claims, counter-claims and counter-counter-claims, on the subject of what may or may not strengthen the immune system. J...
HOW TO EAT MINDFULLY WHEN WORKING FROM HOME
More than a year on from the onset of the coronavirus crisis for Western countries, you’re likely to be highly aware of the various impacts the pandemic has had on your mind, body and lifestyle. On...
RECOVERY VS RELIEF: WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID DRUGS WHEN SICK
It’s one of the first things that we’re accustomed to doing, as soon as we begin to feel less than our best; we reach for that box of paracetamol or ibuprofen, seeking some relief for our symptoms....
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A DIGITAL DETOX THIS WEEK
You’ve probably heard of the term “digital detox”, or “technology detox”, and wondered not only exactly what it is, but also whether it could be the right move for you and your wellbeing. A “digita...
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN SOCIALISING AGAIN
After a winter that has posed huge challenges to many of us – as individuals, families and broader societies – we are finally seeing ever-more reason for hope in the COVID-19 crisis. Effective and ...
SLEEPING WITH BACK PAIN: HOW TO SLEEP BETTER
If you suffer from back pain, you are in good company – around one in three people do so every year, according to Dr Tom Charlton, a former Clinical Fellow at the healthcare group Bupa UK. However...
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE: UNEXPECTED REASONS THAT MAY CAUSE IT
The term “autoimmune disease” is an umbrella term for various conditions where the immune system starts mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues. There are many different types of autoimmune di...
WHAT IS SULFORAPHANE AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Sulforaphane is a sulfur-rich compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, watercress, rocket, and bok choy. When these vegetables are cut, chopped, or chewe...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
The fight to save the planet starts, quite literally, at home. You don’t strictly have to make dramatic, sweeping changes, either. It’s often perfectly possible to complete many of your routine re...
